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4.8 out of 5

Lyn Williams

Reviewed September 2018

Magnificent Moonstone Trek

Magnificent trek – wild and unspoilt countryside. Better than doing the main Inca trail I’d say as you are not simply climbing millions of steps, nor do you have to stay on camp sites with forty other tented pitches. You’re likely to see only your group (only two women in ours), the guide, chef and horsemen / porters who all work to make your trip safe, comfortable and enjoyable. When it was really cold, they even gave us hot water bottles at night and had a gas heater for the dining tent. Absolutely amazing time – really got away from it all an challenged myself with the altitude, terrain and weather conditions. Everything I could want from an adventure holiday.

Most Inspirational Moment

Getting to the top of a summit - around 14,500 - 15,000 feet. Not bad for a girl who's afraid of heights!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Brilliant - Lennin Tuppa. What a star for keeping us safe and comfortable, challenging us, but also making us laugh.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Take layers, a sunhat and a wooly hat - you may go through hot sun, strong wind, snow, hail - all in a few hours in the Andes. Also walking poles are the best investment I made for this trip. Collapsible ones are really useful to put in your case too. Take factor 50 sunblock for use in the mountains. A rubber bath plug is also a good idea - hotels never seem to provide a plug even when there is a bath.

Suggestions

Hotel Warari is AWFUL!! Exodus please stop using it. The noise from restaurant events (next door) and karaoke club (over the road) go on until 4.30am some nights. This is horrendous before and after trek. It is also cold, dark and has concrete floors - noisey when clients leave early morning with cases and has glass panels above bedroom doors, so again, when people leave, your room lights up like sunrise when the automatic corridor lights turn on. I stayed one extra night at Hotel Rumi Punku which is in the old, cobbled town streets and it was great.

Chris Harris

Reviewed September 2018

Classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

This trek has been on my ‘to do’ list for over 15 years and boy was it worth it. What a fantastic adventure which I will never forget. I had a little extra time in Cuzco at the beginning and had a great time exploring this wonderful city. Loads of lovely churches and a cathedral to explore around Plaza de Armas, plus there was the Festival of the Sun happening the weekend after I arrived so there was lots of parades and colourful people about. It was great sampling coca tea for the first time in one of the many cafes around the Plaza. Then it was onto the main event – the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. The trek was very challenging, but I loved every minute of it. The group I was with were all lovely people, the food was great, cooked up 3 times a day by the brilliant chef and the porters were superhuman carrying all our gear ahead of us and setting up lunch and evening camps. Our group leader, Julio and his second in command, Cesar also deserve a very special mention as they were excellent in every way.

Most Inspirational Moment

Reaching the top of Dead Women's Pass at 4215 metres. Such a sense of achievement and the views were spectacular. Also walking to the final campsite through the cloud forest and seeing Machu Picchu mountain in front of us and snow capped mountains in the distance to the left and right. I managed to phone my wife from this campsite which was great (and also found out England had won 6-1 in the World Cup the day before). Unbelievable views again when I woke up the next morning.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Julio was a really great group leader, very informative, helpful and encouraging throughout the whole trip. How he remembered everything he explained to us when we stopped off at the many Inca sites on the way I will never know. He showed a great deal of care towards all of us and also towards the environment of the trail, frequently seeking out orchids and other flora in the cloud forest (and pointing them out to us) to check on the health of it.

Advice for Potential Travellers

If trekking the Classic Inca Trail to Machu Picchu is something you are thinking about, all I can say is Just Do It. You will not regret it, it's fantastic. Don't worry too much about the altitude - as long as you take your time and drink plenty of water you should be fine.

Suggestions

This is the first time I have used Exodus and I will be using them again for my next adventure, from the moment I paid my deposit to landing back in the UK they were excellent.

Lisa Hamblin

Reviewed August 2018

Trip of a lifetime

One of the best experiences of my life.
Thank you

Most Inspirational Moment

Seeing Machu Pichu for the first time.

Thoughts on Group Leader

The Best. Holgier. Just simply the best.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Pack light. You will need half the clothes you think you need.

Suggestions

Yes, we want to help one of our porters I have just returned from a trip with yourselves. I had the most wonderful, amazing time, it was everything and more that you advertised. So, firstly – thank you so much. I went to Peru and walked the Inca Trail. Our guides were named Holgier, Oscar and Javier. They were amazing – I cannot praise them enough. The reason for my email, is not though, just to thank you. One of our superhuman porters was called Juan de dio Cruz Quispe. He had unfortunately damaged a few of his fingers on his right hand before our trip. He could afford a doctor’s appointment, who advised him he needed an operation if he wanted to save his fingers. This we are aware is beyond his financial capabilities. It was very obvious to all 14 of us on this trip that as the days went on – his pain was getting worse. So, as a group we wish to approach you to ask your help in helping us fund his operation. It is something that all of us in the group wish to contribute to. We could have paid him direct but feel the best options is to go through you. Is this something that has happened before and do you know the best way to get this actioned? .

Stephanie Mckay

Reviewed August 2018

Inca Trail

Cusco is a good starting point as the capital city of the Inca empire there is lots to see. Good restaurants and a vibrant atmosphere add to the sense of anticipation ready for the trek. The four day trek was for me the highlight despite 24 hours of altitude sickness prior to setting off and a visit from the doctor. The Trail was for me challenging despite my level of fitness As i had not truely realised how the altitude would take my breath away. The struggle was more than worth it for the views and the cloud forest was fascinating. Throughout the trail we were well looked after well informed. My fellow travellers added to the sense of achievement and although busy Machu Picchu did not disappoint. All our guides and short team were excellent

Most Inspirational Moment

The sense of achievement , the views and the Cloud Forest.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Our group leader was knowledgable, caring and approachable.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Don’t underestimate the possible impact of altitude sickness. Seek medical help promptly if you need it as recovery can be quick and it didn’t stop me completing the trek.

Suggestions

Take a game or a book on the trek.

Elizabeth Prosser

Reviewed August 2018

Greatest adventure ever!

Myself and my father embarked in a trip to Peru to hike the Inca Trail. It started with several days exploring Cusco where we were met by our guide Julio who gave us a quick tour and took us all to a restaurant. The next day we visited the Inca sites of Sacsayhuaman and Qenqo. These were very interesting a well worth our time. Then it was the start of the Inca trail! An early morning took us on a bus ride for several hours through Peru and the landscape was beautiful. The entire trail was wonderful I barely even noticed the altitude change until the day of Dead Womans Pass. Visiting all the Inca sites was brilliant and finishing at Maccu Piccu was an experience I won’t forget!

Most Inspirational Moment

As much as everyone is excited for Maccu Piccu I was most taken by some of the other Inca sites we saw along the way. Small and relatively big settlements were nestled into the mountains and they would be hidden until the cloud cover suddenly lifted and you would get a glimpse of these terraces and buildings from a distance. Then throughout the day you would get closer and closer until you could stand right in the middle of it. These were the times I found most inspirational.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Julio was a wonderful group leader! Very knowledgable about everything: history, visiting sites, food and basically anything you wanted to know he had the answer. Whilst on the hike he was super encouraging and knew how to keep the spirits of the group up!

Advice for Potential Travellers

The website may tell you its the dry season and it barely rains. IGNORE THAT! Our group hiked in August... it rained...it hailed....IT SNOWED! Always invest in decent waterproofs and when your guide recommends you buy a poncho do it. We didn't and I regretted it so badly when my waterproof coat and trousers were soaked through.

Elizabeth Prosser

Reviewed August 2018

Greatest adventure ever!

Most Inspirational Moment

Thoughts on Group Leader

Advice for Potential Travellers

Siobhan Partington

Reviewed August 2018

The Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

This was my first experience of travelling outside Europe. I absolutely loved it and it has made me so excited to see the rest of the world. I met some really great people and it was so great to experience this with them.

Most Inspirational Moment

Reaching the Sun Gate and looking out over Machu Picchu after four days of trekking was amazing.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Julio was absolutely brilliant. from start to finish he made this a wonderful experience. Our luggage didn't make it to Columbia and he was phoning at 3am and going to the airport to make sure we got it in time for the trek. Nothing was too much for him or Jonny the second tour guide and they really made the trip a wonderful experience.

Advice for Potential Travellers

I would definitely do this trip again. I would advise travelers to take waterproofs and a good poncho (available cheaply in Cuzco) even when not in the rainy season as its better to be safe than sorry.

Suggestions

The whole group - Porters, chefs and tour guides/leaders were so brilliant. However, the support from our tour leader Julio was exceptional. He organized everything so well including day trips we wanted, restaurant recommendations and bookings in Cuzco and even took us personally to the airport at the end of the trip. He was so knowledgeable and his passion for his country shone through. Can't thank him enough.

Julian Hartley

Reviewed August 2018

A well balanced adventure.

A superb introduction to Peru.
This was the first time we have used Exodus and we can’t wait to use them again. The trip way very professionally organised from start to finish. Cusco exceeded expectations…a surprisingly interesting city with lots to do and see during the day and a variety of good restaurants and bars.
The group we were with were great fun and as well as having a common interest in the trip itself we soon realised we had a very similar sense of humour…which came in handy during periods of inevitable minor adversity.
The Inca trail itself was perfectly planned with good food (no idea how the chefs did it really), porterage and general support. The walking was just challenging enough and the rewards in terms of scenery and sights were well worth it.
Our guide, Julio, had the complete skill set…language skills,local network,man management and empathy with the group. He set expectations well throughout.

Most Inspirational Moment

As well as the clear thrill of realising we were actually at Machu Picchu the real thing for me was the way the team bonded ...due in no small part to the initial cohesive impact of Julio.

Thoughts on Group Leader

First rate...the complete skill set. He made it look easy...when I am sure it wasn’t.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Be prepared for all weathers...it can be very cold and wet ...even in the dry season. Take lots of layers. Set up a Watsap group to share photos.

Suggestions

If you want a relatively short trip that gives you some spectacular scenery and one of the greatest sights on the planet (M C) whilst starting and finishing in relative luxury this is a great option.

Helen Hartley

Reviewed August 2018

A Fantastic Experience

Well organised by Exodus. There were no hitches at all and everything was of a great standard.
An excellent way to do something completely different which would otherwise involve a lot of organisation.

Most Inspirational Moment

Arriving at Warmiwanuska (4215m above sea level) on day 2 of our trek - we all arrived together which made it very special; hearing a lone piper in the mist whilst walking Dead Woman’s Pass; the view from the last campsite at 3600m; and of course our first glimpse of Mach Picchu from the Sun Gate.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Our group leader was exceptional. Always calm, very informative, passionate about his country and culture and great fun.

Advice for Potential Travellers

This trip is not for the feint-hearted. The terrain can be challenging (especially going downhill) and camping is at times trying - especially in the rain. Be prepared for any weather - even in the “dry” season.

Suggestions

Do it! It’s amazing.

Ian Franks

Reviewed August 2018

Peru at it's best

I cannot thank Smriti, Trehan, Rolando and especially Marcia our guide enough for a quite special experience. Exodus ticked all the boxes for a great adventure, thank you all.

Most Inspirational Moment

Difficult to say, as both the trek and visiting Machu Picchu were so well organised, thought out and made for a special trip - perhaps of a lifetime!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Marcia was so very special in so many ways, her local knowledge of the people ( she is after all a local there) the route, looking after the group but most of all her smile and engaging giggle at every opportunity. We could not have been in better hands!

Advice for Potential Travellers

Waste no time in booking your trip with Exodus!

Suggestions

Can I send you two pictures?

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